Podcasts

Premiere: Andrea Calandra and Elum drop a new EP on Leisure Music
Leisure Music Productions welcome a fantastic producer duo on our label. Two Italian creative talents Salvatore Angoretto (Elum) and Andrea Calandra joined forces to create this stunning project called ‘Haze’. They bring forward to the label an outstanding, atmospheric, deep and magical 3 track melodic techno EP. Andrea Calandra got into DJ’ing at the age... Read more »

Premiere: SOSA makes his debut on Martinez Brothers’ imprint Cuttin’ Headz
Cuttin’ Headz welcomes Liverpool star in the making SOSA for a pair of perfectly direct and dynamic house cuts that show why he is so talked about right now. This artist has won support from label bosses Martinez Brothers as well as Jamie Jones and PAWSA for his beats on Defected, Relief and Repopulate Mars,... Read more »

Premiere: Laidback Luke unveils new techno moniker DARK CHANELL
Industry stalwart Laidback Luke makes a sensational return to his techno roots as he unveils his brand new Dark Chanell alias. Marking his debut, the esteemed producer has delivered a stunning 4-track EP ‘No.1’, out now via his own Mixmash Records imprint. Packing a punch from the opening note, ‘No.1’ is a striking offering that... Read more »

Premiere: Kessler delivers sleek ‘Erational’ remix on HE.SHE.THEY
UK producer Kessler, founder of the Meraki & Footwork parties, has been on a promising ascent of late. The Rotterdam-based, Belfast native has been garnering a stellar reputation with cuts on the likes of Shall Not Fade and Born Sleepy. The latest piece from the rising artist comes in the form of a brand new... Read more »

Finnish producer vár sofandi debuts on SOL with captivating ambient EP ‘Disintegration Works Vol.1’
Rising Finnish producer vár sofandi makes an unforgettable debut on SOL with a captivating three track EP titled ‘Disintegration Works Vol.1’. The sublime release showcases a thrilling, cultured sonic touch that offers up an emotive and impeccably textured listening experience. ’33,000 MW’ leads the release from the Oulu artist, bringing an inimitable ambient/electronic fusion... Read more »

Premiere: Jimpster drops his new EP ‘Soul Spectral’ on Freerange
2021 is a milestone year for Jimpster and Freerange, the label he founded with Tom Roberts back in 1996. It was never going to be plain sailing all the way but their passion for discovering, making and releasing the music they love has seen them pushing into their 25th year with more enthusiasm and determination... Read more »

Love Will Dance Again: Hoopalaï & The Fitness strike back with a bomb new single on new label Poésie Angulaire
Love Will Dance Again! It’s encouraging to see that new labels are still coming to life even if most of the industry is on pause. We are pleased to witness the launch of Poésie Angulaire, a new label from Montreal, Canada created by long time event curator, talent buyer, business connector, DJ and producer François... Read more »

Solomun & ÄTNA link up on new single ‘Tuk Tuk’
Solomun has linked up with exciting young duo ÄTNA on new single ‘Tuk Tuk’, out 5th February. An energetic vocal club track pairing vibrant percussion with the commanding vocals of ÄTNA’s Inéz, ‘Tuk Tuk’ transcends genre boundaries and takes in an array of tempos. The track is accompanied by an exhilarating official video that sees... Read more »

Eli & Fur get remix treatment by Dosem and Nils Hoffmann
Following the success of their release in November of last year, esteemed production duo Eli & Fur invite Dosem and Nils Hoffmann for two killer remixes of the hit single ‘Otherside’. Driving progressive drum work and soothing melodic synth patterns are present throughout both the Dosem and Nils Hoffmann remixes, boasting deep yet dancefloor inspired... Read more »

The Archer launches ‘There Is A Light’ with debut EP ‘Lonely Dream’
There Is A Light – the brand new imprint from LA-based DJ, producer and label head Arash Homampour aka The Archer – has officially launched with the eagerly-anticipated release of The Archer’s debut EP, Lonely Dream. Established as a platform to champion some of the brightest international talents in electronic music – as well as... Read more »

Darin Epsilon releases ‘Retrospectives’ compilation album
At the vanguard of electronic dance music for over a decade, Perspectives Digital has continually showcased a stellar array of new and established artists. Consistently performing at the highest level, Darin Epsilon’s imprint achieved a unique milestone in 2020, when it became recognized as one of Beatport’s Top 10 bestselling Progressive House imprints, according to... Read more »

Tale Of Us unveil the new Afterlife’s compilation ‘Unity 2’
Continuing their mission to cultivate optimism during this unsettling pause on planet Earth, Tale Of Us curate the second volume of their epic compilation series, ‘Unity’. Featuring contributions from a cast of talent located all over the world and bound together by the paralysis of our culture. ‘Unity Pt. 2’ maintains the same premise as... Read more »

Little Talk with Indira Paganotto
Following the huge international success of her Octopus Recordings label debut back in 2019, Spanish techno icon Indira Paganotto has become something of a regular fixture for the iconic LA-based imprint ever since. Fresh off the back of her most recent outing on the label with her four-part Death Valley EP in October, the hotly-tipped... Read more »

Magent’s unpredictable sound on full display via his Mediterranean Etudes EP [Interview]
Magent has been a terrific partner for TOR since we debuted his first release last year, the delightful Dark Room. The Ukranian has been a constant presence on our Tales or Romance series, showcasing his unpredictable style in the studio. We’ve journeyed from ominous & ethereal to classic house grooves with Magent at the help,... Read more »

Little Talk with In Anima
Fabio Gragori & Antoine Pichou are IN ANIMA, the Lyon based duo that have been making waves with their emotional techno offerings. Having come to the attention of Nicole Moudaber in 2019, who released their ‘Maelström’ collaboration with Camille Luciani on her MOOD imprint; it was the tumultuous last twelve months that really established the... Read more »

Dip Studio Series 005 – John Monkman
After unveiling a brand new melodic techno masterclass last week, John Monkman joins us for the fifth episode of our Dip Studio Series. Here, the London-based artist demonstrates how to process and reverse a kick to give a drop its maximum effect, slicing the drums back in instantly to rock the dancefloor. We also had... Read more »

Little Talk with German Brigante
Multi-faceted artist German Brigante has been a solid fixture on the electronic music scene for many years now. He has hosted global events alongside the likes of Dennis Cruz and Paco Osuna, whilst attracting the attention of Solomun and Dixon for his stellar releases on Dirtybird, Get Physical Music and many more. We caught up... Read more »

Monarke debuts on XYZ with Edge of Reality EP [Interview]
As we move into the heart of the winter here in Montreal, we are proud to debut another talented Quebecois artist on XYZ – Monarke. Hailing from Quebec City, he has gained international acclaim in recent years as a key figure for Soul Button’s Steyoyoke. Utilizing enveloping energy and ominous melodics, the Canadian’s progressive techno... Read more »

Unum Albania Festival reveals first headliners for 2021
UNUM Festival 2021 is 100% guaranteed to go ahead from June 3rd to 7th with the backing of the Albanian Ministries of Tourism, Environment, and Health. The gorgeous open air festival takes place over the stunning, sun kissed Albanian Riviera for five days of non stop music, dancing, relaxing and for the first time this... Read more »

Adam Beyer announces Drumcode Festival Malta 2021
As a tumultuous year draws to a close, Drumcode looks ahead to 2021, cautiously optimistic of a return to the dancefloor, alongside a reunion with their beloved DC faithful and industry friends they’ve missed so much. As such they just announce Drumcode Festival 2021 Malta, their first 4-day event 16-19 September. Over 40+ artists from... Read more »

Carl Cox, Sasha and Kevin Saunderson headline the Set For Love Xmas appeal for world children’s day
The world’s largest simultaneous DJ live stream is back with a bang! Starting on the 20th November (World Children’s Day) through to Sunday the 22nd, the Set For Love Xmas Appeal will be raising funds to create a sustainable future for children in developing countries. Thousands of DJs across the world will join headliners Sasha, Carl Cox,... Read more »

Anjunadeep virtual music event for United We Stream
United We Stream London teams up with Rinse FM and In Place Of War to launch a series of virutal music events on Saturday 24th October 2020 to rais money for the capital’s artists, freelancers and creative industry workers. Electronic music is a cultural phenomenon impacting cultures and breaking down walls between different parts of... Read more »

Amsterdam Dance Event announce ADE PRO 2020 conference programme
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has revealed its full ADE Pro online conference programme for 2020, featuring, among others, James Blake, Femi Kuti, Neneh Cherry, Robert Hood and Prof. Dr. Samantha Warren, alongside companies including Bandcamp, Beatport, Hipgnosis, Sony Playstation, SoundCloud, Ultra Records, UTA, VEVO, WME and many more. Since the first lockdown, ADE has been... Read more »

Charlotte de Witte announces new livestream from Mogren Fortress in Budva, Montenegro
Belgian techno heavyweight Charlotte de Witte is to play an exclusive new live stream event as part of her ongoing New Form series on Sept 24th at 20:20 CET in association with Exit Festival’s new project InfinitX – which combines the biggest names in music with the most beautiful locations from around the world –... Read more »